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A Clever Dog.

A lady living on the North Side is the
owner of very sagacious Newfoundland
dog called Don. The other day Don, who
quite frequently goes to the grocery or
market for his mistress, was sent after a
basket of eggs. AS he was returning
home carrying his basket with a proud,
dignified air, he met dog against whom
he evidently had an old grudge. He
set his burden down carefully on the
walk; then, giving bark of chal-
lenge, started after his enemy on a
dead run A friend of his mistress, who
witnessed this proceeding, picked up the
basket and carried it to its proper destina-
ton. Meanwhile Don, having vanquished
hi foe, returned to the spot where he had
left his eggs. On discovering that they
had disappeared, he ran around frantic
ally, trying to find them. Finding his
effort vain, he sat down and lifted up his
voice in a howl of anguish, as visions
of his mistresS's whip, or at least the
loss of his dinner, crossed his mind.
Suddenly he started for home at q brisk
trot. Sneaking out into the back yard.
he picked up an old, discarded basket
that lay in one corner of the ward and car
ried it in and deposited it at the feet of
his mistress. He has been taught that
when he goes to the grocery for any article
they do not happen to have, to return and
give succession Of sharp barkS. This he
proceeded 10 do, as if to say; "They were
out Of eggs to-day. - Chicago Journal
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BUTrERMILK As A DRrNk.-A great
physician once said that if everyone Knew
the value of buttermilk as a drink, it
would more freely be partaken Of by per-
sons who drink so excessively of other
beverages, and further compared the effects
on the system to the cleaning out Of an old
stove that had been clogged up with ashes
that have sifted through, filing every
creyice and crack, by saving that the
human system is like the stove, and col
leets and gathers refuse matter that can in
no way be exterminated from the system
so efiectually as by drinking buttermilk.
1t is also a remedy for indigestion, soothes
and quiets the nerves and is very son1nol-
ent to those who are troubled with sleep
lessness. Its medicinal properties cannot be
overrated, and it should be freely used by
all who can get it.
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TWO SHORT STORIES.
Knot Problem and n Sewing Contest
Tor Wife.

In Ireland, many years ago, so the story
runs, there lived tailor famous for his
wisdom. He was a fine workman, and had
met with such success that rot only was he
famous for his wise savings, but for his fine
workmanship. He always helped the men
of his own trade who appealed to him. and
had great influence among them. At last
the wise and kindly man fell i'll. and was
told that he could not get well. He re-
quested that all the tailors i'll that nart OF
the country be sent for, that he might tell
them 4 secret that would go far toward civ
ing them the success that had attended his
life. His wife sent word to the men, and
at the specified time they reached the
town, in great state of excitement. At
last they were all crowded into the sick
mans room. There was deathly stiffness.
Some trcmbled that the secret might never
be told, but would die with this man.
Many of them shed tears of sorrow, for
when this wise man died they would lose
friend that would never be replaced. With
different feelings all waited anxiously
about the bed At last the sick man
opened his eyes, gazed slowly about, recog-
nizcd each one. He opened his mouth;
all leaned forward breathlessly, that thew
might catch every word. Slowly, distinctly
the words came: Always put knot in
the end of your thread before you begin to
sew. 1t saves time" And the wise tailor
was dead when the sentence was COM
pleted.
Here is story from the True Fgaq
which, like the preceding, must teach its
own moral:
There was once a tailor who had beau
tiful daughter. All the young men from
far and near came to visit her because of
her beauty. Two rivals sought her one
day, and said:
at is on your account that we have
cosle hither."
"What do you want of me? p she re-
Piled smiling.
We love YOU" returned the two young
men; and each of us wish 10 marry
you"
The maiden, being well brought up,
called her father, who listened to the two
lovers, and then said;
1T is late; go home now, and come
again to-rsorrow, and you shall then know
which of you may have my daughter"
AT daybreak the next morning the two
young men returned.
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\ Test for Malaria.

\ loving father who, at a summer resort
last season, had left behind him four beau
tiful children, dead Of diphtheria, said to
me; " That hotel proprietor was rs much
murderer as if he had shot my little
ones" Yes, dear sir, but you, the guar
dian, ought to have been armed and
equipped against such foes. An hours
intelligent examination Of water supply
and drainage at proposed country home
would in 4 large majority of cases prevent
the risk of such catastrophe, and might be
made before a landlord could object Take
in the dressing-bag an ounce vial of satu-
rated solution of permanganate of potash,
which any druggist will prepare for few
cents, and put half a dozen drops into a
tumbler OF the drinking water supplied.
If it turns brown in an hour, it Is, broadly
speaking, unfit TO drink; if not, it is not
especially harmful. If country hotels
sewage system is confined to cesspools
within a hundred feet of the house, and
near the water supply, take next train to a
point farther on. These matters should
force themselves on ones personal atten-
ton, quite as much as the undertaker's
bills that occasionally follow their neglect.
-1anericna Magazine.
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REFoRE DEATH.


How much would care for il, could know
That when I am under the grass or snow
The raveled garment Of life's brief day
Folded and quietly laid away;
The spirit let loose from mortal bars.
And somewhere away among the scars-
How much do you think it world matter then
What praise was lavished upo.i me when,
Whatever might be its stint or store
Il neither could help or harm NE more
If. midst OF my toll, they had but thought
To stretch finger, would have caught
Gladly such aid, to bear me through
Some bitter duty l had TO do;
And when i was done, had but heard
One breath OF applause, one cheering word
One CRY of Courage - amid the strife
SO weighted for me with death or life,
How would il have nerved my soul TO strain
Through the whirl OF the coming surge again
What use for the rope, if it be not flung
Till the swimmers grasp 10 the rock has chung
What help in q comrade bGgle blast
When the peril of Alpine nights is past?
What need that the squirting pean roll
When the runner is safe beyond the goal?
What worth is eulogy's blandest breath
When whispered IL ears that are hushed il
death3
No no II you have but a word of cheer,
Speak il while am alive to hear
HGr9dTd J. Preston, IN Colonial BGllGds
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Here we are" they cried to the tailor;
remember what you promised yesterday"
Wait little" he replied. am 60
ing to town to buy a piece of cloth. When
| return home with it you shall learn what
| expect from you"
When the tailor returned from town he
called his daughter, and on her appear
ance he said to the young men: "My
children, there are two OF you, and have
but one daughter To whom shall / give
her? Whom must | refuse? Behold this
piece of cloth; | win cut from it two suits
of clothes exactly alike; each one of you
must sew one of them, and he who finishes
his task first shall have my daughter"
Each one of the rivals took his task and
prepared to set about it. The father called
his daughter and said to her: Here IS
the thread; make it ready for the two
workers
The maiden obeyed her father, and,
taking the bundle of thread, seated herself
near the young men. But she was as
clever as she was beautiful. Though her
father did not know which OF the young
men she loved best, nor the young men
themselves, she knew well enough The
tailor went away; the maiden prepared
the thread the young men took their
needles and began to sew. TO the one she
loved, the beauty gave short needlefuls but
to the one she did not love she gave long
needlefuls They sewed and sewed in
eager haste At II o'clock the work was
not half done, but at O'Clock the young
man who had short needlefuls had COM
pleted his task, while the other had yet
much to do.
When the tailor returned, the con-
queror brought to him the completed suit,
while his rival still sat sewing
My children" said the father, al did
not wish to favor one more than another
that was why divided the cloth into two
equal parts and told you, He who finished
his task first shall have my daughter
Did you understand me-"
Father" replied the two young men,
eve understood you and accepted the test
what must be, must"
The tailor had reasoned thus: "He
who finished first will be the most skillful
workman, and consequently better able to
support wife" but he never imagined
that his daughter would give long needle
fuls to a man she did not wish to marry.
Cleverness carried the day, and the maiden
| really chose her own husband
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Women who Write for The Papers


Mrs, Mary Mapes Dodge. of 81. Nicholas,
is graceful and well dressed. She talks
with great yiyacity.
Miss Mary L. Booth, editor of Harper's
Ba@ar is rather large. Her complexion is
dark, and she is deliberate talker.
Mrs. Martha J. Lamb, editor of The 1laga.
-iae Of 4merican History, is petite, slender
, and dark. She is a chatty and vivacious
talker.
Miss Jenneite L. Glider, the editor Of The
Critic, is tall, dark and masculine in her
dress and gait. She has brusque way Of
| talking.
Mrs. Frank Leslie, owner of her late
husbands publications, is slight, graceful
and dark. She dresses richly and talks
with directness and vigor.
Mrs. S. S. Conant, who is the temporary
editor of Hdrpers Bazar during Miss
Booths absence, is rather stout, and dark
in complexion. She is pleasant talker.
Miss Ellen NJ. Hutchinson, literary ed
itor of the Tribune, is small in stature
graceful and has light complexion Her
conversation is rather cynical than other
wise.
Mrs. David g. Croly Jennie June" a;
present editor of Godegs Ladys Book, OF
Philadelphia, is slight and dark. She is q
vivacious talker and has en- engaging and
expansive smile.
Mrs. Mary A. Bowman, musical critic OF
| the Slta is of medium hight, and tasteful
dresser. Her complexion is neither light
nor dark. She is a charming talker and a
delightful singer.
Miss Lizzie NJ. Champney, contributor OF
stories to juvenile periodicals, is tall and
slender. She has light complexion, and
is graceful and pleasing talker. Her hus-
band illustrates her stories.
Miss Middle Morgan, livestock reporter
for the Times, is very tall and slender.
Her complexion is neither light nor dark.
She dresses with great plainness and is q
delightful talker. She speaks French and
Italian with charming Irish accent.
Mrs. Gertrude Garrison, editor of the
American Press Association, is Of medium
hight, and has a slender, graceful figure.
She is inclined to be blonde in complex
Ion. Her eyes are dark gray. She is de-
cidedly pretty, dresses we'll, and is probably
the best " all around woman newspaper
writer in the profession.
Mrs. Fannie B. Merrill, editor of the
Graphic supplement, is of medium hight,
and inclined to be stout. Her complexion
is rosy, her eyes gray and her hair brown.
She dresses with remarkable taste, and
talks with great spirit. She is very muscu-
lar, but uses her strength with great con-
sideration toward her cortribut0rs.-Nelg
York Mail and Express.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Mexican War Veteran.

The wonderful efficacy of Swilt's speeific as a
remedy and cure for rheumatism and all blood
disease, has never had more conspicuous
illustration than this case affords The candid.
unsolicited and emphatic testimony given by
the venerable gentleman must be accepted AZ
convincing and conclusive The writer Is a
prominent citizen of Mississippi The gentle
man TO whom Nj. Martin refers, and to whom
he is indebted for the advice to which he owes
his final relief from years of suffering, is Mr..
King, for many years the popular night clerk of
the Lawrence House, at jackson.
JACKSON, Miss, April %. 1887.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY. Atlanta, Ca.
GieRNemea-I have been an invalid pansioner
for forty years, having contracted pulmonary
and other diseases in the Mexican War, but not
till the LIST of March, 1875. did feel any symp-
toms of rheumatism. On that day was sud
denly stricken with that disease III both hips
and ankles. For twenty days I walk on
clutches. Then the pain was less vi dent but it
shifted from joint to joint. For weeks would
be totally disabled, either On one side of my
body or the other. The pain never left me
moment Tor eleven years and seven months
that is from March l, 1878, when | was first
attacked, to October l. 1856, when l was cured.
During these eleven years of intense suffering
trled lnnumerable prescriptions from various
physicians, and tried every thing suggested by
friends, but If | ever received the least benefit
from any medicine taken internally exter-
y
OF September, made arrangements to go TO the
Hot Springs of Arkansas having despaired of
every other remedy, when l accidentally met
an old acquaintance Mr.. King, now Of the
Lawrence House, of this city. He had once
been great sufferer IRON rheumatism and, as
l suppose, had been cured by visit to Hot
Springs. But when met him, he told me his
visit to the Hot Springs was in vain-he found
no relief. On his return from Hot Springs he
heard. for the first time, of the S. 5. 8 as rem
edy for rheumatism. He tried it and six bottles
made a complete cure. Several years have
passed since, but he has had no return of the
disease.
Immediately returned to try it. In Septem-
Der took four bottles, and by the first of Oc-
tober was well-as for as the rheumatism was
concerned. All pain had disappeared, and
HAVE NOT FELT A TWISGE OF IT SINCE.
| have no interest In making this statement
other than the hope that it may direct some
other sufferer to sure source OF relief aud if IL
has this result l well rewarded for my
trouble. am very respectfully and truly your
friend. ]. N, d. MARTIN.
For sale by all druggists. Treatise on Blood
and Skin Diseases mailed free
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
1y-TuThS Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ca
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HOMEMADE MUsIc STAND.-A writer
to the Brooklyn Eagle suggests the follow
ing; "a rack for music or pictures can
be made very ornamental in the following
manner: Get an ordinary saw-buck, make
it perfectly smooth, and then ebonize or
gid it. Put ON the ebonizing material,
which comes in liquid form, with brush,
and then rub smooth with piece of coarse
flannel. Two coats treated in this manner
will give it beautiful finish. 4 piece OF
pasteboard is folded together and cut to fit
in the top, and this IS covered on one side
with satin and on the other with plush ;
the edge of each end is turned in and over
handed together, and plush cord sewed on
the edge. Tack it in place Broad satin
ribbons tied in bow on each side where
the pieces Of wood cross and small casters
are fastened on the legs, so it can be moved
about the room easily
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For the RECORD UN1oN.l
TO MY SISTER.

You ask me, sister, why I'm sad,
While others are so gay
Why should weep while others smile.
But ask me not, pray
For deep within my aching heart
There rings parting knell
Ger buried hopes that beamed resplendentIy
Ere sorrows blight upon them fell.
Bright, happy thoughts are not for me,
Past joys can ne'er return:
The way through life is marked with care,
While sunlight never comes
To chase life's shadows from my path,
Or sorrow from my brow
Oh ask me not why am sad
cannot tell thee now.
And in the coming years see
As time speeds on its fight,
No heritage of JOY for me,
No blessings of delight.
Deep, dark and dense life shadows rest
Upon my thoughtful brow
Then ask me not why am sad
cannot Iell thee now
Mas. NELLIE BLOOM.
West Oakland, July 20. 1857.
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"HoPE on, hope ever" How many deli
cate ladies there are who, while they attend
to their daily duties, do SO with aching
heads, sense of fullness, pain in the back
and depressed spirits, who are ''only keep
ing about" as the phrase is. Some day
they go into decline" and leave their
children rnotherless. To such we would
say: Cheer up" Timely use of DIR. Pierces
'favorite Prescription" corrects all female
irregularities. weaknesses, and kindred az
Elections easily, pleasantly and quickly.
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BODILY health and vigor may be main
tanned as easily IL the heat of summer, as
in the winter months, if the blood is puri-
fed and yitalized with Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Every person who has used this remedy
has bean greatly benefited. Take it this
month.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-07-23

WHETHER from swampy land or stagnant
pool, or from the deadly gases Of city
sewers, malarial poisons are the same.
Ayers Ague Cure, taken according to
directions, is a warranted specific for mala-
rial disorders.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-07-23

THE Importance of keeping the liver and
kidneys in good condition cannot be over,
estimated. Hoods Sarsaparilla is great
remedy for regulating ana invigorating
these organs.
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NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY or
~ Music. Boston. Mass.

THE LARGEST and BEST EQUIPPED
ia the WOkLD-l59 INSTRUCTORS, 2,ls5 students
last year Thorough instruction in Vocal and
instrumental Music, Piano and Organ Tuning
Fine Arts, Oratory, Literature, French. German
and Italian Languages. English Branches, Gym
nastics, etc Tuition, 80 to s25; board and room
with Steam Heat ana Electric Light, s. to 81 20
per week. FaH Term begins September 8
1887. For Illustrated Calendar with full infor-
nation. address E. T0URJEE, Dir, Franklin
50, BOSTON. Mass. iels 2mTuTh5
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HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.

Recognizing the high value Of the subject,
proper to be classed in that Department, it has
been determined to give to the subscribers to
the WEEKLY UNION paper devoted wholly
to such topics. To that end, every Subscriber to III
WEEKLY UNION'' will receive, postpaid, and
WITHOUT additional cost t0hateueT, The BEST, MOST
REPRESENTA- TIVE. THOROUGH AND REL
ABLE 10 URNAL IN THE RORLD, devoted q
Household and Domestic Economy.
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GTaSsman'S Specific Mixture.

With this rear edy persons can cure themselves
withOu. the least exposure. change of diet, or
change il application 10 business. The medi-
cine contains nothing tia! is of the least injury
20 the constitution. AK your druggist for It.
osire 81 81 hnftle fe26-1yW5
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NUuIk 10 ChhDl1Olts ESTATE OF
~ JANE ELIZA EN0S. deceased. Notice is
hereby given by tnc undersigned, aoministra-
TOT Of TIE estate OF JANE liza NOS. de-
ceased. TO the creditors Of and ali per ons hav-
ing claims against sugd ueccsssd. 10 exhibit
Lht 10 with the NJ cesar aiitaVitS or vouchers.
Within four mouths after ths FIRST publication OF
ihis notice u said administration, at tie ONCE
Of TAYLOR Il Holl GO street Sac:amerto city,
alif0ri ia y = uakI, Administration.
Dsted June 30, 1857.
g.YToR s. tiuiL. r+crroys for Admin istrator.
jy24t5
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10 take your seat ~
Indeed, | cannot tell; he asked no
permission, but | did not like to say he
could not have it, because he looked so
feeble. think he had lost that fur cap
of his and he seemed to think l had it
concealed
More likely he coveted that diamond
brooch"
"Oh. forgotr' she exclaimed, suddenly
putting her hand to her neck; +" meant
TO have changed it for another, but came
away this afternoon without remembering.
Shall / take it off now, and conceal it?'
| could have smiled at her artlessness.
but RETAINED.
by no means; YOU are safe now"
But you only go to Albany, and we are
almost there. l am in terror lest should
meet him again"
II have business that will call me to
New York tomorrow. might as well go
on tonight and save time
"Oh, | thank youm
Her thanks were SO feryent that / did
not regret my deception.
We will be Ia Albany now in fifteen
minutes; if you prefer the seat to yourself
l can find another, but shall be on hand
when we arrive
:" Please STAY"
She said no more then until the station
was reached, and taking my cue from her
l remained silent also
She should see that her trust in me
would not be made the excuse for a fool
ISL garrulity. Il drew my overcoat on
gently. 1t had a caressing warmth about
it. That delicate cheek had rested upon it.
She glanced up At my tall length with
such sweet look of confidence, that |
could not control smile. There was an
old-acquaintance sort of feeling gaining
place between us.
Arriving at Albany, she quite naturally
took my hand as helped her out of the
car, and | quite as naturally placed that
gloyed hand on my arm, as we passed.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-01-08
NUGBER a.

7 Yesterday afternoon tho Bar As
socis.ion Of New Mexico held it's
annual mcetiRg in tks csurs rosm
it the new Capitol
In tho absence Of Jbdys Win
cent, Judgs Prince called tie
meeting to order
Mr. FloIj. OF Albuquerque, wNs
elsclsd President for 's7, vi.s
frank Gprjager W. B. Chndqrs,
and Jao .. Bail, as Vice Prssi-
doDEs, and Cen. z. L. Gmtlett.
Secretary.
Upen. the ballot for ssmissioo -
mem 5ar,hiP, two Santa ts appli-
cahts were rejected after q favorg-
DO report by tie cora oai:tee. and I
kn"w that the vosaa Of rejsetiou
cara from raeu who wsco Opposed
to the applicants in Son,e basinesg
'rGDaSctisDs, Rad come Of those
who cast the black balls Grs recog-
nized lhieyss and seoundrslS all
over tae 9ecrA. The gestlamar ra-
iectFd were bosh citizen. Of Saata
ee, and IRE a raill,oS times ,ha gu
periors Of s9ne OF thoss who black
osl He'd them. IS
The puro atmospbarO sf Nsw
Il Aexico
l never saw so many >strichss in
my lite ! There ere noro aou.-
@orpcS, consciencoless whelps "
djahonor in and around saurs Ee,
than anywhere in N. h, and it's
To- see tho yi}est 81 tneul
favored, whilst thoss favored Rrs
to etiront and humilists
,hose tar their auPorors. [ hsxrd
some of thsss who blackballe1 ap.
J,ieants, chuckls, aud say, = We'll,
9y ca, we're in, and they cant
got ua out" which was ga nxch ~
. say, WO know ogr rnwortai
less
But | cappcao tbs Valley If Js
iosophat will soc the vhslo thiSs
9ttled.
P z. Garrett, ". r. Roberte,
nj Maj. WyIis, ara IN town.
Pm the only body in the buFgh
vho'a hsd auy fun
a Happy Naw Year TO yen all.
TuUR9DAr FRIDAT.